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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.23, 2,096.53 and 1,203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.23, 2,096.53 and 1,203.40 is: 1,806.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.23 : 2,096.53 = 1,203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.23/2,096.53 = 1,203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.23x = 2,096.53 × 1,203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.23x = 2,522,958.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522,958.19/1,396.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.98

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